KPop Demon Hunters continues its remarkable run, recently earning the title of TIME Magazine’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year and solidifying its place as Netflix’s most-streamed animated film to date. Singer-songwriter EJAE, who provided the singing voice for Rumi and co-wrote five songs on the film’s soundtrack, shared why the movie’s message resonates so deeply with her.
In a December 9 interview with TIME, EJAE reflected on her years as a K-Pop trainee, which began when she was just 11 years old under SM Entertainment. She described the industry’s intense standards as both perfectionist and mentally exhausting, shaped by constant pressure to meet unrealistic ideals.
That experience made KPop Demon Hunters’ message of self-acceptance especially meaningful. “This movie says it’s OK to not be perfect,” EJAE said. “Because not perfect is absolutely beautiful.”
As the film continues to inspire audiences worldwide, EJAE’s words highlight why its themes of authenticity and self-worth have struck such a powerful chord.
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